Women’s Health After 35: Why Looking at the Whole Body Matters
- Elena Zhidkova-Rice
- Sep 6
- 2 min read
By Elena Zhidkova-Rice
Most women I speak with care deeply about their health. We show up for check-ups, track our cycles, ask questions. But there’s a pattern I keep seeing in conventional care: doctors often treat one symptom, one lab result, one system — in isolation.
What gets lost? The bigger picture.
Why “One Symptom, One Pill” Isn’t Enough
Come in with fatigue, mood swings, or irregular cycles and you’re likely to walk out with:
Thyroid meds
Birth control to “regulate hormones”
A sleep aid
Yes, these might take the edge off. But they rarely get to the root of the imbalance. Our bodies don’t work in silos — every system talks to every other.
Hormones Work Together — Not Alone
Think of hormones like musicians in an orchestra. If one plays out of tune, the whole performance suffers:
Thyroid: Drives energy and metabolism
Sex hormones: Influence mood, skin, fertility, bone health
Stress hormones: Like cortisol, can drown everything else out
Liver: Clears out old hormones, making room for balance
Gut: Absorbs nutrients needed for hormone production
Sleep: Restores the entire system
Focusing on just one hormone? That’s like trying to fix a symphony by tuning a single violin.
The Holistic & Aromatherapy Perspective
Instead of zooming in on one issue, a holistic approach looks at how everything connects. Aromatherapy is one gentle tool in this broader view:
Lavender or clary sage: Ease stress
Citrus oils: Uplift mood, support liver detox
Geranium: Helps balance the female cycle
This isn’t about ditching your doctor. It’s about expanding your toolkit — supporting the whole woman, not just a symptom.
Thriving After 35: Not Just “Getting By”
Hormonal shifts are natural after 35. That doesn’t mean you’re destined for burnout, brain fog, or poor sleep.
When we look at the full picture — thyroid, adrenals, liver, digestion, sleep, lifestyle — we can support balance, vitality, and ease through the years ahead.
✨ Your health is more than one symptom.
After 35, connection is everything — between your body systems, your lifestyle, and your choices. The more we honor the whole, the better we feel in every part.
✅ Take the Women’s Health Interactive Test
I created a special interactive test for women 35+ to explore potential imbalances across 9 key areas — from stress to digestion to hormones. It’s a self-guided way to check in with your body and spot where support may be needed.
🌿 Explore More Quizzes & Tools
Looking to explore other parts of your life and well-being?Try these free interactive tools to support your self-awareness and personal growth:
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Each quiz is designed to spark insight, offer clarity, and help you support your health and life — from the inside out.
Elena Zhidkova-Rice is a certified aromatherapist and holistic women’s health educator. She helps women 35+ navigate hormonal changes with clarity, balance, and natural tools.
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